Thread: Iwasaki Touch Up

Originally Posted by ffarouki

I'm thinking of maybe getting the handle re-wrapped and this time slightly higher. The wrapping also came slightly scratchy and worn, not sure what the deal is.. Also very worried about its water resistance seeping through the gaps.

You can simply remove the wrap if you wish but as mentioned not getting it wet is an alternative

Originally Posted by pfries

If I understand the process in making a Kamisori a purer harder piece of steel is forge welded to the omote side at the edge.
the ura is a softer less pure alloy and is also what comprises the rest of the Kamisori.

Correct, except in reverse The ura is the hard steel. You can see the sliver of steel on the cross section.